majuscule
majuscule
Definition
ma·jus·cule (mə jus′kyo̵̅o̅l′, maj′əs-)
noun
- a large letter, capital or uncial, as in medieval manuscripts
- writing in which such letters are used
Etymology: Fr < L majuscula (littera), somewhat larger (letter), dim. < major: see major
adjective
of, written in, or like a majuscule
ma·jus′·cu·lar adjective
majuscule
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- biblical: Numerous other examples of early biblical majuscule exist, several of which are broadly comparable with P64.
- insular: It consists of 680 pages that present the four gospels in an elegant Latin hand known as insular majuscule.
Modifies a noun
- manuscript: The preparation of the volume of majuscule manuscripts is also proceeding steadily.
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